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Started in 2000 and already dubbed as "reggae legends" by the Miami Herald, Fourth Dimension is without a doubt the most groundbreaking reggae band to surge from the South Florida scene. This ethnically diverse quartet specializes in various styles of bi-lingual reggae and their wide repertoire consists of a positive and uplifting experience. Audiences often rave 4-D sounds like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin meets Bob Marley. The band describes its sound as progressive reggae and "Authentic Roots Reggae out of this World".
With members from the Caribbean, the US and South American Heritage no wonder then, that their following is equally diverse: from hard-core lovers of reggae, to tye-dye jam band connoisseurs, to Baby Boomers. Audiences are thus blessed with a performance mix of Bob Marley Style music, Lee "Scratch" Perry-like dub stylings, the current Sizzla style toasting, the traditional Burning Spear style and Latin-Spanish reggae.
From the pulsating sounds of the bass guitar to the extensive vocal array, Jah Steve will electrify your soul. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he has been involved in the reggae scene for years and has backed up Jamaican "Studio 1" greats such as Derrick Morgan. He names Wailer's bassist Aston "Familyman" and Eric Clapton as his musical role models.
Melodic grooves, imperial brass, combined with lead and backing vocals, Pierre, "The Reggae Maestro" the keyboard player contributes a cutting edge to this band’s sound. Born to Argentine parents in Long Island, New York. At the age of seven, he moved and was raised for the next fifteen years in Puerto Rico. Here he received seven years of training on the piano before moving on to the keyboard. Growing up in Puerto Rico has influenced Pierre’s love for the Caribbean’s diverse melodies and heart-pumping rhythms. He is largely in part influenced by the vibrant sounds of reggae. The music of Bob Marley, Culture, Israel Vibrations and others has created his love for Roots reggae.
Strings, Lead and Rhythm Guitarist, provides the sweet sounding harmonies and vocals of FOURTH DIMENSIONStrings is endorsed by First Act Guitars of Boston, MA as a part of their "Emerging Artists" series. Their guitars are played worldwide by artists such as Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Rusty Anderson of Paul Mcartney, Henry Garza of Los Loney Boys and other players from bands such as: Guns N Roses, Los Lobos, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, The Cure.This ethnically diverse quartet specializes in various styles of bi-lingual reggae and their repertoire consists of a positive and uplifting experience. Audiences often rave 4-D sounds like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin meet Bob Marley. The band describes its sound as progressive reggae and "Authentic Roots Reggae out of this World". No wonder then, that their following is equally diverse: from hard-core lovers of reggae, to tye-dye jam band connoisseurs, to Baby Boomers. Audiences are thus blessed with a performance mix of Bob Marley Style music, Lee "Scratch" Perry-like dub stylings, the current Sizzla style toasting, the traditional Burning Spear style and Latin-Spanish reggae. Originally from Puerto Rico "Strings" provides a Caribbean feel to his performance. The world music vibe and international players such as Santana, Ernest Ranglin, Dwight Pinkney, Hendrix and various other blues, jazz and fusion guitarists technically influence him. Strings, moved to South Florida in 1995 in order to advance in his music career. Here he obtained a music business degree, freelanced and played in a fusion of bands.
Joseph "Grind" Fagan was born in Florida with Jamaican parents who have instilled the Jamaican culture in their son. He began playing the drums at an early age of five which became his passion. His talent is driven by heavy influences in Reggae, Gospel, Hip Hop and Jazz. Dennis Chambers, Carlton Barret and Dave Weckle have also been inspirations. Joseph studied with Jonathan Joseph, Russ Miller and attended Musicians Institute of Hollywood California. Joseph has toured with Lady Saw, John Holts and many other R&B and reggae acts.. His love for reggae, Caribbean and world music led him to get together with Jah Steve, Pierre and Strings; therefore commencing on their journey through the Multi-Dimensional Hypercube and Around the World.
Fourth Dimension was Nominated and Voted "Best Band" Reader’s Choice by Florida’s City Link Magazine and The New Times Magazine two years in a row in 2002, 2003 and 2005.
Performing over 250 shows a year has prevented them from quickly releasing a follow-up album. But good things come for those who wait and after 8 years Fourth Dimension's sophomore album, "Invazion" is scheduled for release in 2008. The highly anticipated album will featured new drummer Joe "Grind" Fagan and will be mixed and co-produced by Karl Pitterson the legendary engineer responsible for the Exodus album; named "The Best Music Album of the 20th Century" by Time Magazine and most notably working with a lengthy list of stellar names such as Bob Marley & The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear and of course Steel Pulse, as well as Mick Jagger, Robert Palmer and Grace Jones outside of reggae music.
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Title: Invazion
Artist: Fourth Dimension
Year: 2008
Label: Fourth Dimension
More info: www.4thdimension.org
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Tracks:
01 - Invazion
02 - Too Little Too Late
03 - Dis Ya Music
04 - Yes
05 - Live Up
06 - Something Sure
07 - Showdown
08 - Frequency
09 - Muertos En Vida
10 - What A Situation
11 - When The Pressure Drop
12 - Highest Praise
13 - No Other Woman
14 - Levanta
15 - Everything Dun |
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